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alumno

ah-LOOM-nohaˈlumno

“alumno” means “student” in Spanish (general educational context).

student, pupil

Also: apprentice, disciple
NounmA1
A young child sitting at a wooden desk with a backpack and a stack of books, looking happy.

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El nuevo alumno es muy inteligente.

A1

The new student is very intelligent.

Ese profesor tiene muchos alumnos en su clase.

A1

That teacher has many students in his class.

Soy un antiguo alumno de esta escuela.

B1

I am a former student of this school.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estudiante (student)
  • discípulo (disciple/follower)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • alumno aplicado – diligent/hard-working student
  • antiguo alumno – alumnus/former student
  • pasar lista a los alumnos – to take attendance of the students

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "alumno" in Spanish:

apprentice→disciple→pupil→student→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: alumno

Question 1 of 2

Which word would you use to describe a male student in a classroom?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
alumna(female student) — Noun
alumnado(student body) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'alumnus', which literally means 'a nourished child'. It originally described someone who was 'fed' knowledge by a teacher.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: alumnusPortuguese: aluno

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'alumno' and 'estudiante'?

They are very similar! 'Estudiante' focuses on the person who is studying (the act of learning), while 'alumno' focuses on the person who is registered in a school or has a teacher (the relationship with the institution).

Can I use 'alumno' for a PhD student?

Yes, you can use it for any level of education, though 'estudiante' or 'investigador' might be more common for high-level university researchers.